Health & Safety Types of Stand Build and Submission Requirements

D) All stands with offices, storerooms, corridors or void areas under the main platform must have suitable fireprecautions, including:i) Smoke detectors in all areas, linked together.ii)A ‘howler’ should be fitted adjacent to all final exit doors, as well as one in the main office area. The Howlershould be used as a manual warning siren to help evacuate the larger stands. Link all howlers together togive standstaff an audible early warning of a fire/emergency, and make sure they know how/when/why to usea howler.iii)The Boat Show ‘fire door sign’ must be fitted prominently onto all final exit doors, preferably near a ‘howler’.Ensure your staff are aware of the sign and the instructions on it.iv)Emergency lighting to BS5266 part 8, including a maintained emergency light above all emergency exits andclear directional exit signs to BS2560/BS5499 along all exit routes.v)Suitable fire extinguishers to BSen3 1996. Exhibitions should each have at least one on their own stand. (Nb:standard fire extinguishers will be positioned around the show. Other special extinguishers are available viathe organisers but must be ordered at least one month prior to the show).vi) All materials should be to BS476 part 7, class 1.E) As an option complex stands can fit a simple fire detection system to BS5839-1 2002, fire alarm code nondomesticto standard 15. Smoke detectors in such systems should be fitted to BSEN54-7.F) Ensure that smoking is banned on your stand, and that staff do not smoke underneath the stand, in storage areasout of sight.G) For very large stands with many staff, we recommend you have a simple system in place to ensure that all staffmembers are recorded upon arrival on the stand (name and their mobile number) so that they can be easily tracedin the event of a stand or hall evacuation.H) Complex stands should have their own first aid box and qualified first-aider,I) Please also see the ‘double deck fire strategy’ advice sheet from the organisers onsite.7. Lifting:Lifting operations can only be carried out by the appointed show contractor. All lifting areas on or around your standthat you are responsible for must be suitably guarded and warning signs hung. Hard hats and hi-vis jackets must beworn at all times when in the vicinity of lifting. Never work under overhead work being carried out.8. 5mph Speed Limit:Vehicles are to observe a 5mph speed limit and switch hazard lights on. Please use a Banksman when reversing.Beware of pedestrians and remove the vehicle straight after unloading. To avoid fumes, do not let it idle.9. Late Working:All work must stop during the hours of twilight and darkness although some temporary lighting may be required in theearly evening and under multi-level stands. Do not permit lone working at any time.10. Guarding of Exhibits & Demos:All moving, sharp or hazardous parts of machinery, exhibits and engine displays (ie: propellers) must be adequatelyand safely guarded so as to prevent injury to persons - especially visitors - throughout the build-up, open andbreakdown periods. Should you wish to remove any normal guarding for display purposes you must get the writtenapproval of the Safety Manager first. A suitably strong see-through material may be used along with a large warningsign and distance guards (simple rope and post may suffice in some cases). The engine or machine must beelectrically and mechanically disconnected and a suitable and sufficient RA undertaken in writing. The Safety Managermust inspect and approve all such items prior to the Show opening. All equipment being operated or demonstrated